Flight Strip (Noun)
Meaning
An airfield without normal airport facilities.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The small airfield had a single flight strip made of compacted dirt and gravel that was used by local pilots.
- The flight strip was marked with simple painted lines and a windsock, but lacked any other navigational aids.
- After a heavy rain, the flight strip became muddy and difficult to land on, forcing pilots to divert to a nearby airfield.
- The flight strip was surrounded by tall trees, making it a challenging approach for inexperienced pilots.
- The airfield's flight strip was only 1,000 feet long, requiring pilots to make short takeoffs and landings.